Ayami Suzuki - Umbilical (2023) [Hi-Res]

Umbilical is a collaborative album by Japanese artist Ayami Suzuki and Brazilian musician Carlos Ferreira, created remotely between Japan and Brazil. The title reflects the intimate connection between the artists despite vast geographical distance. Suzuki contributes voice and field recordings, while Ferreira adds electric guitar, synthesizers, and piano, crafting ethereal and meditative soundscapes. The album begins with Michi (path), embarking on a journey through abstract spaces, and concludes with Endless Urbia, grounding listeners back in reality. The music evokes the sensation of encountering a mystical, almost divine presence, blending dreamy textures with profound atmosphere.

Tracklist:
1-1 Ayami Suzuki;Carlos Ferreira - Michi [3:18]
1-2 Ayami Suzuki;Carlos Ferreira - Beautiful Inertia [4:33]
1-3 Ayami Suzuki;Carlos Ferreira - Nagareru [5:00]
1-4 Ayami Suzuki;Carlos Ferreira - Going Backwards [4:01]
1-5 Ayami Suzuki;Carlos Ferreira - Kairō [2:38]
1-6 Ayami Suzuki;Carlos Ferreira - Circular Path [4:19]
1-7 Ayami Suzuki;Carlos Ferreira - Buried Water (Carlos Ferreira Remix) [3:02]
1-8 Ayami Suzuki;Carlos Ferreira - Umbilical [4:04]
1-9 Ayami Suzuki;Carlos Ferreira - Endless Urbia [5:17]